Range Process Simulation Tool (RPST)

Knowledge Based Systems, Inc.

College Station , TX

• RPST is intended for use by Range Planners and Range Technology Portfolio Managers to quantitatively assess range operational performance and assess the impact of Range technology changes / upgrades on operational performance.
• RPST is a novel, model-based approach for change impact assessment and a component-based, scaleable, open architecture approach that facilitates a cost effective deployment to varying space port application situations.

• Applied for and was awarded a Phase 1 Phase II and a Phase III SBIR contract through Kennedy Space Center's SBIR/STTR Program
• RPST methods and design have been incorporated into KBSI's WorkSim - Copyrighted software.

• Trademark Name: RPST methods and design have been incorporated into KBSI's WorkSim-Copyrighted software.
• KBSI has already acquired several follow-on federally funded and commercial R&D contracts to refine, enhance, and deploy the software's capability with other organizations.
• Primary targets/potential market: RPST methods and tools have been adapted and are being evaluated (with follow-on investments) by United Space Alliance, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army. Total value of additional investment (government and commercial) to date is $1,220,000.00

• RPST software tool was delivered for initial end user testing at the CapeCanaveral Air Force Station (Eastern Range).
• RPST has been adapted for US Army applications, including Special Forces scheduling and a Black Hawk Fleet Management Demonstration (BHFMD) Project
• BHFMD project goals are to reduce operations and support costs, improve force protection, improve the flow of logistical information, improving aircraft maintainability, and increasing aircraft readiness.

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